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as in wise
displaying or marked by rude boldness
the nervy waiter held up the small tip and called out to the departing customers, "Hope it doesn't break the bank!"
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
nervy rock climbers wanting to make gravity-defying ascents
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as in nervous
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I'm a little nervy about my first job interview
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The iron is still hot, Jonathan Lewis is still striking and the Colorado Rapids are dancing to the Leagues Cup round of 16 after a nervy 3-2 win over Liga MX side FC Juárez on Friday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
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Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2024
First up Sunday was women’s gymnastics, where the U.S. women overcame a nervy start and Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee advanced to the all-around final.
—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
The longtime teammates kept each other calm during a nervy meet.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
Her ebullient personality, nervy jibes at her opponents and lively social media presence aid in binding together supporters with disparate views.
—Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
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Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2024
First up Sunday was women’s gymnastics, where the U.S. women overcame a nervy start and Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee advanced to the all-around final.
—Washington
post Staff, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
The longtime teammates kept each other calm during a nervy meet.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
Her ebullient personality, nervy jibes at her opponents and lively social media presence aid in binding together supporters with disparate views.
—Jennifer Rubin, Washington Post, 28 July 2024
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“Nervy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nervy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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